Product Name: Hexylamine
Chemical Formula: C6H15N
Synonyms: N-Hexylamine, 1-Aminohexane, n-Hexylamine
CAS Number: 111-26-2
Manufacturer and Supplier: Include company name, emergency contact number, and address on label for communication in case of an accident or spill on site
Intended Use: Used as an intermediate for chemical synthesis, corrosion inhibitor, flotation agent, surfactant production
Emergency Overview: Colorless, flammable, and has a strong ammonia-like odor
Recommended Restrictions: Industrial or laboratory use only; avoid consumer-level exposure
GHS Classification: Flammable liquids (Category 3), Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation - Category 4), Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1)
Signal Word: Danger
Pictograms: Flame, Corrosion, Exclamation Mark
Hazard Statements: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage, harmful if swallowed, flammable liquid and vapor, harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gloves and clothing, avoid breathing vapors, wash thoroughly after handling, keep away from ignition sources
Chemical: Hexylamine
Concentration: Typically 98% or higher
Other Components: Minor impurities under 2%, usually unspecified unless known
CAS Number: 111-26-2
EC Number: 203-852-3
Inhalation: Move exposed person to fresh air; seek medical attention if symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, or respiratory irritation develop
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin with running water for at least 15 minutes, monitor for burns, get immediate medical attention
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses, continue rinsing, seek prompt medical care
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth with water, seek immediate medical evaluation
Notes for Medical Personnel: Potential for lung injury if vapors inhaled; watch for delayed pulmonary effects
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam
Unsuitable Media: Direct water jets risk spreading the substance
Special Hazards: Forms explosive mixtures with air, toxic gases like nitrogen oxides and ammonia can develop
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Advice: Evacuate area, keep containers cool by spraying with water from safe distance
Personal Precautions: Evacuate non-essential personnel, provide adequate ventilation, avoid breathing vapor
Protective Equipment: Gloves (nitrile or rubber), goggles, face shield, impermeable clothing
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into sewers or watercourses, alert authorities if large spill\n
Containment: Isolate area, absorb with inert material (sand or vermiculite), transfer to chemical waste container
Cleanup: Neutralize with diluted acid, use spark-proof tools, ventilate and wash contaminated surfaces
Handling: Open containers slowly, avoid contact with skin and eyes, use only with adequate ventilation, ground and bond containers, avoid sparks or open flames
Storage: Store tightly sealed in cool, well-ventilated, flammable chemicals cabinet, segregate from acids, oxidizers, and halogenated materials
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, oxidizing agents
Special Precautions: Label all containers, keep away from direct sunlight and ignition sources, ensure spill response materials close by
Exposure Limits: OSHA PEL: 5 ppm (skin), ACGIH TLV: 5 ppm (skin), NIOSH REL: 5 ppm (skin)
Engineering Controls: Provide local exhaust ventilation, chemical fume hood for laboratory use
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical splash goggles, flame-resistant lab coat, gloves resistant to amines (nitrile or neoprene), respiratory protection for inadequate ventilation or above limits
Protection During Maintenance: Use supplied air respirator, double gloves, and chemical suit for spill cleanup
Hygiene Measures: No eating or drinking in work area, wash hands and exposed skin before breaks and after handling
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Strong ammonia-like smell
Melting Point: -16 °C (3.2 °F)
Boiling Point: 131 °C (267.8 °F)
Flash Point: 32 °C (89.6 °F, closed cup)
Vapor Pressure: 11 mmHg at 25 °C
Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol, and ether
pH: Alkaline, forms basic aqueous solutions
Relative Density: 0.77 (water = 1)
Auto-Ignition Temperature: 280 °C (536 °F)
Explosive Limits: 1.3% to 8.0% in air
Partition Coefficient (log Pow): 2.9
Chemical Stability: Stable at recommended storage conditions
Reactivity: Reacts vigorously with acid chlorides, strong acids, acid anhydrides, oxidizers
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, open flames, incompatible materials, moisture contamination
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, ammonia fumes, potentially explosive compounds with nitrites or nitrosating agents
Acute Toxicity: LD50 Oral (rat): 600 mg/kg, LD50 Dermal (rabbit): ~600 mg/kg
Inhalation: Toxic effects on respiratory system, can cause cough, shortness of breath, and lung irritation
Skin and Eye Effects: Strong irritant and possible chemical burn in contact; risk of permanent eye damage
Sensitization: No data currently available for respiratory or skin sensitization
Chronic Effects: Prolonged or repeated exposure may damage liver, kidneys, or nervous system
Carcinogenicity: Not classified as carcinogen by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Aquatic Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms, potential long-term adverse effects in aquatic environment
Mobility: Readily soluble, can move through soil, risk of water contamination
Persistence and Degradability: Biodegradable under aerobic conditions but toxicity to microorganisms possible
Bioaccumulation Potential: Low due to moderate partition coefficient
Other Environmental Effects: Raises water pH, poses a real problem to fish and plant life in high concentrations
Disposal Methods: Follow national and local regulations for hazardous waste, incineration in approved facility, avoid release to environment
Container Disposal: Triple rinse, remove label, dispose at hazardous waste site
Precautions: Wear full protective equipment during handling and disposal, verify neutralization before drain disposal of small residues, never dump to surface water
UN Number: 2733
UN Proper Shipping Name: Hexylamine
Transport Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable liquid), 8 (Corrosive)
Packing Group: II
Labels Required: Flammable liquid (red), Corrosive (white/black)
Special Transport Precautions: Segregate from oxidizers and acids, use suitable containers, secure properly, ensure spill kit available during transit
Inventory Status: Listed in TSCA (US), EINECS (EU), DSL (Canada)
OSHA: Regulated as hazardous chemical—requires communication through proper labeling and SDS
SARA 313: Not listed as a toxic chemical under SARA Title III Section 313
EPA: Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act applies
State Regulations: California Proposition 65 – not listed; local state standards may apply
Other Classification: WHMIS (Canada): B2 (Flammable Liquid), D1B (Toxic Material), E (Corrosive Material)
